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The Theaetetus of Plato
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
The Theaetetus of Plato
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Plato
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Translated by M. J. Levett
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Revised by Myles Burnyeat
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Series | Hackett Classics |
Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:336 | Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 152 |
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Category/Genre | Western philosophy - Ancient to c 500 |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780915144822
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Classifications | Dewey:121 |
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Audience | Tertiary Education (US: College) | |
Illustrations |
none
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
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Imprint |
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
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Publication Date |
15 March 1990 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
A remarkable book, destined to become a classic in its field. In the lucidity, penetration, and rigor of its analyses of the philosophical positions with which Plato experiments in this dialogue and in its power to connect these positions with present day metaphysical and epistemological theories it has no superior.
Author Biography
Myles Burnyeat; Translated by M J Levett
Reviews"Burnyeat's Theaetetus is a remarkable book, destined to become a classic in its field. In the lucidity, penetration, and rigor of its analysis of the philosophical positions with which Plato experiments in this dialogue and in its power to connect these positions with present-day metaphysical and epistemological theories it has no superior. If I were using a Platonic dialogue to introduce students both to Plato's thought and to contemporary philosophical views with which it may be illuminatingly compared and contrasted, the availability of this book would persuade me to use the Theaetetus for that purpose. Burnyeat says that this Platonic text remains an exemplary model for us to emulate today. Agreeing, I would add that Burnyeat's treatment of it is an exemplary model for future writers of philosophical introductions to Plato." -- Gregory Vlastos.
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